Charlton St Peter, Wiltshire | Local Guide & Postcodes

About Charlton St Peter

Charlton St Peter is a village located in Wiltshire, England, within the SN9 postcode area. It lies to the west of the town of Devizes and is part of the civil parish of Charlton St Peter and Honeystreet. The village is situated on the edge of the Marlborough Downs, offering views of the surrounding countryside. The church of St Peter, a Grade II listed building, is a notable feature of the village and reflects its long-standing history. The area is predominantly rural, with farmland and open fields forming the landscape. The village has a small community with local amenities including a village hall and a pub, which serves as a social hub. It is accessible by road via the A360, which connects it to nearby towns. The village retains a traditional character, with a mix of older stone buildings and more modern homes.

School Ratings in Charlton St Peter

There are 10 schools in and around Charlton St Peter. Pewsey Children's Centre is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 2 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Charlton St Peter

The average property price is £440K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £583K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Charlton St Peter

Recorded crime levels are broadly in line with the national average. Criminal damage & arson is prevalent across Charlton St Peter, with 15 recorded incidents in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Charlton St Peter

Charlton St Peter sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are generally above the national average.

Healthcare in Charlton St Peter

There is 1 GP surgery within three miles of Charlton St Peter, the nearest being Avon Valley Practice (1.4 miles away).

Local Data for Charlton St Peter

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Property Prices 1,137 sales

Average Price £440K

£8K , £3.1M

Detached £583K 485

Semi £331K 257

Terraced £285K 245

Flat £184K 75

Schools & Education 10 nearby View all schools

7 Primary

1 Secondary

2 Other

Outstanding 1

Good 2

Ofsted ratings for schools in the SN9 postcode area.

Rushall Church of England Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Woodborough Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.1 miles Chirton Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.6 miles Pewsey Vale School Secondary 3.5 miles Pewsey Children's Centre Outstanding 3.6 miles Pewsey Primary School Primary 3.6 miles St Francis School Not applicable 3.9 miles All Cannings Church of England Primary School Primary Good 4.2 miles Urchfont Church of England Primary School Primary 4.9 miles Oare Church of England Primary School Primary Good 5 miles

Household Income in Charlton St Peter ONS 2023

The average total household income in Charlton St Peter is approximately £55,013 a year before tax, in line with the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £41,734. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Charlton St Peter £55,013

England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £41,734.

Businesses in Charlton St Peter ONS 2025

There are approximately 446 active businesses based in Charlton St Peter, around 77 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 3 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

446 Total businesses

77 Per 1,000 residents

Micro, 0-9 90%

Small, 10-49 8%

Medium, 50-249 1%

Large, 250+ 1%

Deprivation and Employment in Charlton St Peter IMD 2025

Charlton St Peter sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation

6/10

Income

8/10

Employment

7/10

Education

7/10

Health

9/10

Housing

3/10

Living Environment

2/10

Children 0-15 15%

Working age 58%

Older 65+ 27%

875 Children (0-15) 15%

3,348 Working Age 58%

1,556 Older (65+) 27%

Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 20.9% of children in income-deprived families

Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.8% of over-60s in income-deprived households

Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Charlton St Peter 35 crimes · April 2026

Average Crime Area

Reported crime levels in Charlton St Peter sit broadly in line with national averages for a small town of this size. Criminal damage & arson accounts for the largest share of recorded offences. The profile is typical of a well-populated area with a mix of residential and commercial activity.

Criminal Damage & Arson 15

Violence & Sexual Offences 14

Public Order 2

Other Crime 2

Burglary 1

Other Theft 1

Local Policing

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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 1 stations

Pewsey Train Station 3.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Wilsford 0.9 miles Rushall 0.9 miles North Newnton 0.9 miles Hilcott 1.2 miles Upavon 1.4 miles Manningford Bohune 1.4 miles Manningford Bruce 1.8 miles Woodborough 1.9 miles Bottlesford 1.9 miles Marden 2 miles Broad Street 2 miles Manningford Abbots 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Wiltshire

Ward Pewsey

Constituency Devizes

Parish Pewsey

Region South West

Home Ownership in Charlton St Peter

Of the 2,627 households in and around Charlton St Peter, 64% are owned, 18% are socially rented and 18% are privately rented. Home ownership here is in line with the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 64% Social rented 18% Private rented 18%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Charlton St Peter.

Frequently Asked Questions about Charlton St Peter

What is the population of Charlton St Peter?

Charlton St Peter has a population of approximately 5,779 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.

What is the average house price in Charlton St Peter?

The average property in and around Charlton St Peter sold for about £439,557, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 26% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.

Is Charlton St Peter a deprived area?

Charlton St Peter sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 6 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.

What postcodes cover Charlton St Peter?

Charlton St Peter is covered by the SN9 postcode district.

How many schools are there in Charlton St Peter?

There are 10 schools within easy reach of Charlton St Peter, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.

Where is the nearest train station to Charlton St Peter?

The nearest railway station to Charlton St Peter is Pewsey Train Station, about 3.7 miles away.

Streets in SN9 30 shown View all streets

A342 17 A345 8 Alexander Fields 2 Alton Road 1 Andover Road 3 Astley Close 1 Aston Close 3 Avon Square 1 Avonleaze Road 1 Avro Close 1 B3087 3 Bailey Close 1 Ball Road 3 Bramley Close 1 Broad Street 9 Broadfields 3 Broomcroft Road 1 Brunkard's Lane 1 Buckleaze Lane 1 Burbage Road 4 Canal Close 1 Casterley Close 1 Chapel Lane 2 Cherry Close 1 Church Farm Lane 1 Church Lane 5 Church Road 1 Church Street 1 Coombe Lane 1 Coronation Close 1

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